Packaging Engineering Assistant - McKinney, TX

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 57,200 - 108,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Supply Chain Logistics team in McKinney seeks a Packaging Engineering Assistant to support the Surveillance Logistics, McKinney Pack Ship department and North Texas Satellite Sites, handling documentation and creating packing instructions for assets in accordance with Special Pack Instructions, Best Commercial Practices and Contractual requirements.

The role involves customer collaboration, SAP, contract reviews, problem solving, and ensuring documentation accuracy while complying with

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Microsoft Office experience
• Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations
• U.S. Citizenship - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and convert contractual packaging requirements into written packaging instructions for packers to follow.
• Read and interpret military and commercial standards (Mil Std 2073, Mil Std 129, ASTM D 3951, etc.) to apply appropriate mechanical and preservation protection to ship military equipment domestically and overseas.
• Support hazardous shipments using IATA and 49 CFR publications.
• Follow classified requirements.
• Execute SAP (APEX & PRISM) processes.
• Troubleshoot SAP (APEX & PRISM) outbound shipments.
• Work with Pack/Ship and Raytheon customers to verify documentation and hardware.

Skills

Logistics experience

Microsoft Office

U.S. Citizenship

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

WAWF

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-31 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX's Supply Chain Logistics team is seeking a Packaging Engineering Assistant to support the Surveillance Logistics, McKinney Pack Ship department and North Texas Satellite Sites, responsible for processing documentation and creating/troubleshooting packing instructions for non-contractual, commercial and government owned assets in accordance with Special Pack Instructions, Best Commercial Practices and Contractual requirements. The candidate selected will perform a wide array of duties from customer service, collaborating with peers and internal customers, SAP processes, contract reviews, problem solving, and verifying accuracy of documentation.

What You Will Do

• Read, interpret, and convert contractual packaging requirements into written packaging instructions for packers to follow.
• Read and interpret military and commercial standards (Mil Std 2073, Mil Std 129, ASTM D 3951, etc.) to apply appropriate mechanical and preservation protection to ship military equipment domestically and overseas.
• Support hazardous shipments using IATA and 49 CFR publications.
• Follow classified requirements.
• Execute SAP (APEX & PRISM) processes.
• Troubleshoot SAP (APEX & PRISM) outbound shipments.
• Work with Pack/Ship and Raytheon customers to verify documentation and hardware.

What You Will Learn

• Company paid Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) certifications will be required in the first 12 months in both 49 CFR and IATA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Microsoft Office experience
• Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations
• U.S. Citizen - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• General industry experience and understanding of protocol in a defense company, including working with Government Furnished Material
• Existing IATA and 49 CFR hazmat certifications
• Experience with SAP, WAWF, and Defense Transportation Regulations
• Experience with processing classified shipments
• Ability to lift up to 28 lbs.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.